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SA16 VMJ

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,795 mi
Last recorded77,795 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 VMJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 77,795 miles

Bumper loose OSR

Corrosion on underside

Pass 26 Sep 2023 64,725 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 52,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 51,804 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 20 Sep 2021 40,912 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 30,947 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,389 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 24,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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SA16 VMJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 35,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA16 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SA16 VMJ registered?

SA16 VMJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SA16 VMJ safe to buy?

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